1999 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 68 kg more than 1999 Ford Mondeo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Mondeo (181 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2012 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mondeo | Venga |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 48 L |